Columbus (IN) Evening Republic, February 20, 1897, p. 4. MRS. ADOLPH WHIPKER SERIOUSLY HURT ABOUT THE HEAD Mrs. Adolph Whipker was thrown from a buggy at the corner of Third and Mechanic streets last evening receiving a severe cut on the right temple. Mr. Whipker was driving. When the railroad crossing on Third Street was reached, the horse became frightened and ran down Third Street to Mechanic where, in an abrupt turn, the vehicle was overturned and both Mr. and Mrs. Whipker were thrown violently to the ground. The buggy was badly damaged. After running for a short distance, the horse was stopped.